REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Proposed Project: Introduction of Ordinance to REZONE 37 contiguous single family home lots from R-1 (Low Density Residential) to R-1/S (Low Density Residential/Single-Story)
File #: 2016-7523
Location: 576-598 West Remington Drive (APNs: 202-01-001 through 202-01-007), 575-595 Rockport Drive (APNs: 202-01-016 through 202-01-024), 585-595 Templeton Court (APNs: 202-01-025 through 202-01-028 and 202-08-035), 1104-1132 Spinosa Drive (APNs: 202-01-029 through 202-01-033, and 202-08-032 through 202-08-034), 1126-1138 Strawberry Court (APNs: 202-08-036 through 202-08-040), 1143-1153 Tangerine Way (APNs: 202-08-041 through 202-08-043)
Zoning: R-1
Applicant / Owner: Stephen Meier (plus multiple owners)
Environmental Review: The Ordinance being considered is categorically exempt from review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305 (minor alteration in land use) and Section 15061(b)(3) (the general rule that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the action may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA).
Project Planner: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458, avashist@sunnyvale.ca.gov
SUMMARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
On September 12, 2016, the Planning Commission considered this request to rezone 37 single-family properties to the R-1/S zoning designation to limit homes in that area to single stories. The rezoning would only affect the 37 homes included in the application area, and would prohibit future additions resulting in two stories.
One property owner in the affected area spoke in favor of the rezone. Eight individuals spoke against the rezoning, including two property owners within the affected area, stating that the Single Story Combining District (SSCD) limits the potential use of the properties especially for smaller size lots, limits the expansio...
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